The gang is already offering support on that other thread....best wishes!]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 09 Jan 2019 16:25:18 +0000Looking for Sulawesi strains or other long acting strains.Suggestions? - by: Insense1https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/7042-looking-for-sulawesi-strains-or-other-long-acting-strains-suggestions#33480
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/7042-looking-for-sulawesi-strains-or-other-long-acting-strains-suggestions#33480Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 19 Dec 2018 05:13:26 +0000Any advice from ex opiate addicts, please? - by: Lauriehttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4424-any-advice-from-ex-opiate-addicts-please?start=10#33450
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4424-any-advice-from-ex-opiate-addicts-please?start=10#33450
Lurkers might appreciate your digging up this old discussion. Lotsa folks heading into the holidays with a new sense of DESIRE TO CHANGE and this might help someone out there, wishing to get off the gerbil wheel of addiction!]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsSun, 16 Dec 2018 04:51:10 +0000How to talk with media about Kratom. - by: TopExtractshttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/7028-how-to-talk-with-media-about-kratom#33377
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/7028-how-to-talk-with-media-about-kratom#33377
From time to time customers will ask us about how to appropriately respond to media stories about Kratom. In our latest blog post we went into some of the do’s and don’ts. Check it out!

We are also playing 12 days of Christmas on our Facebook Group - we have 5 boxes left to choose from! Our group name is TopExtracts and Everything After]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 13 Dec 2018 15:13:07 +0000Newbie to group - by: Lauriehttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/6907-newbie-to-group#32934
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/6907-newbie-to-group#32934]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsSat, 24 Nov 2018 07:07:05 +0000Posting pictures - by: bomalleyhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/6426-posting-pictures#32157
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/6426-posting-pictures#32157
Alternatively you can put the picture on a photosharing site like Photobucket, and just put in the URL as per the "picture settings" up above.

I hope someone else has some good ideas.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 25 Oct 2018 06:34:15 +0000Question. Need Legal Help. OHIO - by: LowerAlabamaCplhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/5260-question-need-legal-help-ohio#32079
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/5260-question-need-legal-help-ohio#32079Frequently Asked QuestionsMon, 22 Oct 2018 19:52:00 +0000How can I PM someone? - by: kemppaulhhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/6215-how-can-i-pm-someone#31687
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/6215-how-can-i-pm-someone#31687
Thanks for the reminder!]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 11 Oct 2018 19:00:57 +0000Review of "ACEH Botanicals"by anybody who has used them..... - by: SickBoyhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3789-review-of-aceh-botanicals-by-anybody-who-has-used-them?start=10#31640
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3789-review-of-aceh-botanicals-by-anybody-who-has-used-them?start=10#31640Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 10 Oct 2018 08:59:51 +0000Time loss - by: Nan70https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/6194-time-loss#31485
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/6194-time-loss#31485
My mom was put on melatonin because of this no matter what she would wake up at a certain time. It was supposed to help reset her "clock". Good in theory. They are still working with her.

Laurie ... is that better?]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 13 Jun 2018 15:34:56 +0000Ways to Ingest Kratom - by: Lauriehttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/5343-ways-to-ingest-kratom?start=10#28002
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/5343-ways-to-ingest-kratom?start=10#28002
Please do mine. Just teasing you, thank you for being such a good sport.

BB, today’s report sounds - good as it gets with such a project as yours. Can’t believe how quickly you’ve adapted! Really inspiring for those finding us here like you did. Maybe someone else will find HOPE to quitting opiates by reading your entries here. Very cool.

Today’s report from me (I know you’re dying to know, HAHA): Get this! Sore from lack of exercise AND sore from exercise. LOL]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 16 May 2018 02:28:28 +0000Stem and vein headaches - by: bomalleyhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/5227-stem-and-vein-headaches#26219
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/5227-stem-and-vein-headaches#26219
Just as an example some people get headaches if they do not get their morning alkaloid in the form of caffiene.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 21 Mar 2018 06:22:49 +0000Where to buy kratom in eu? - by: Lauriehttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/5129-where-to-buy-kratom-in-eu#25521
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/5129-where-to-buy-kratom-in-eu#25521Frequently Asked QuestionsMon, 26 Feb 2018 00:06:59 +0000Mixing Kratom and coffee? - by: johnnybee22https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4883-mixing-kratom-and-coffee?start=20#25519
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4883-mixing-kratom-and-coffee?start=20#25519

Laurie wrote: I handle this the same way as recommended here. For one thing, you can’t fix ignorance. But I think your boss is more concerned with APPEARANCES. For example, I vape ecigs. I’ve been to a zillion places that don’t allow smoking. I’m not smoking! It’s water vapor! It’s raining, etc. I just don’t vape in front of people because it APPEARS as tho I’m smoking, and that appearance is how I’m judged. Nobody wants an education on vaping versus cigarettes. Just seeing me vape FREAKS PEOPLE OUT.

Stigma and ignorant judgement are alive and well in the world...

Too bad. Don’t get caught and if asked, say you quit because the job is too valuable. May as well put frosting on that cake!

I forgot to mention lol, the technician I am currently partnered with has suddenly changed his mind about "letting" me vape in our van or around him. In the beginning of January I got stuck with this old timer, worst of the worst, because he is so slow (milks the hours), and they knew he would teach me some stuff I did not know and I'd give him a kick in the butt as a lot of the things we do are common sense and just hard work, and he doesn't work very hard... so it's an odd-couple I have to deal with sigh..

Anyway, Day 1 I asked him, as I do anyone I work with... "Do you care if I vape my e-cig?" and he replied "No it's cool, I'm around all the techs anyway and they smoke cigarettes it doesn't bother me..." So I was like okay cool.. 1 thing out of the way. I just ask as a courtesy, I know some people do not like cigarettes, and I can respect that. Vaping is not even cigarettes, or smoke, just like you said above... he doesn't understand that.

About a week ago he asked, rather "told" me there will be no more smoking in the van or around him... I was like "Wow... now you remember I asked you day 1, you said not a problem right?" And he said Yeah.. but circumstances have changed.. as he told me a story about a friend of his who just had a stroke, and even admitted it was not cigarette related... so WTF!? LOL.

I tried to explain the "science" of it to him, but nope wouldn't have it... He said he wants to be "healthier" yet still asks to stop at McDonalds 1x a day, as well as is 5'10" (my height), but 62 years old and weighs close to 275lbs... So I don't think me vaping around him will drastically increase his health. It really pisses me off, as we drive a lot, we can't smoke on certain sites or in front of customers.. etc. I've honestly given him a few days without it, I actually grabbed some Skoal Pouches which I hated to do, but I am spitting up a storm just to get under his skin more and more lol.. and if we finish a job after hard work, you are damned right I am going to vape.

People just astonish me, I stopped cigs 3 years ago and I've lost roughly 35lbs in the past 14 months... I am down to about 214lbs, despite being 5'10". I would like to lose another 10lbs or so, but not going to worry about it as I work out a lot.. not exactly macho man, but our line of work we need to be strong. Any who... yeah my life.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsSun, 25 Feb 2018 20:39:39 +0000Plant - by: bomalleyhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4819-plant#23697
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4819-plant#23697
Try the search feature on this forum to find previous discussions as it has been on the forum before.

Also found this link through that search feature...

www.worldseedsupply.com/
]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsFri, 29 Dec 2017 02:47:17 +0000NEW TO KRATOM - by: JDeYounghttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4455-new-to-kratom#23678
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4455-new-to-kratom#23678Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 27 Dec 2017 23:51:16 +0000Extracts - by: C.O.Bhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4543-extracts#23129
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4543-extracts#23129
I wanted to add to this because this is sometimes a controversial issue.
I can say what I want about extracts but here it is from the horses mouth.
My farmer .

Hello sir. For right now we do not produce the extract anymore sir. We are very affraid it can effect to kratom legality so we only sell the powder. In here the extract is illegal sir. Sometimes the police sweeping for the possible subtance of the extract and there is also the regulation about the extract that for who produce the extract will be go in jail]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 30 Nov 2017 12:45:10 +0000Question on blending - by: bomalleyhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4409-question-on-blending?start=10#21772
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4409-question-on-blending?start=10#21772

Mycalling wrote:

bomalley wrote: I think the main thread about blending was putting different strains together into a jar for long term storage.

It was, I asked to hear what everyone’s favorite blend was to tho. This topic has sparked my interest in trying a white/red blend. So would you say a white strains is like drinking a cup of coffee type energy, like to much could leave you jittery?
You are right...after I re-read I realized I responded much too quickly!

I find whites CAN make you jittery if you take too much...BUT unlike caffeine I do not come crashing down after it wears off. It takes a while to get the dose just right for your tolerance.

My recent blend was a White Sumatra and Green Malay not White Borneo as I originally posted. I took it again this am and was able to spend a few hours in the kitchen before my back needed a rest. So definitely a new discovery for me in my Kratom experiments.
However, I think my use of this blend will not be frequent as I really did not find it helpful for pain relief, BUT at least I will want to keep a few samples on hand for times like this ie recovering from a virus.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 27 Sep 2017 18:18:21 +0000The Fossil Island Kudos Display & 9% off gold for rs 07 Sep.27-Oct.9 - by: holycow#1https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4395-the-fossil-island-kudos-display-9-off-gold-for-rs-07-sep-27-oct-9#21653
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/4395-the-fossil-island-kudos-display-9-off-gold-for-rs-07-sep-27-oct-9#21653Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 20 Sep 2017 12:16:47 +0000Review of seller - by: madmaxnightriderhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3525-review-of-seller#21437
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3525-review-of-seller#21437

Vincent Nugroho wrote: Hello friend, i am a kratom vendor from Pontianak,Borneo.
I also friends of Dwi Wahyu Prasetyo aka Kratom Asia, he also recommend me to talk to you to get​ my product reviewed, i recently joining this forum, Tell me how it works so can i send you my product,and where would you like me to send it to you. I would appreciate it if you reply my massage.
Here is my email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
WA 08115622590

Best regards

Hello Vincent nice to meed you, I sent you an Email with all the Info. Thanks for your Interest in me Reviewing your Products.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsFri, 08 Sep 2017 09:15:34 +0000I have " the suicide disorder" and need some relief PLEASE! - by: guit30https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3713-i-have-the-suicide-disorder-and-need-some-relief-please?start=10#20817
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3713-i-have-the-suicide-disorder-and-need-some-relief-please?start=10#20817
My specific health care team is pretty bad and it was just taken over by another hospital. I had a pain care specialist when I was still working. He was really helpful and provided a lot of emotional support. However, I think that he ramped up my meds too quickly. At that time I just had cervical stenosis, but it was significant and painful.I was originally just having bad pain in my hands and wrists. I went to see a hand surgeon. He did 2 short tests on my hands and diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome and suggested bi-lateral carpal tunnel release. He was the head of the hand surgery dept, so what was I to say. I had an out-pt procedure for this carpal tunnel procedure done, he was having a hard time getting me to go under, so He said, do you drink? I said no, it was probably my psych meds. Anyway, he did the surgery on my hands. My hands got worse, I almost lost my job after this. I went to a hand specialty clinic after this, they did a very thorough exam. They found out that I had a pinched nerve in my neck, and I had an emg to confirm this. So, I started having PT for this and my PCP was giving me Tylenol #3, to help the surgical pain. I was off pain meds, when I got back to work,just in time.
So I kept struggling with neck pain, so I saw a neck surgeon, who said that he could not help me. Right now, I am going to a clinic for my health needs and don't have a regular doc. I have had 2 very good residents over the last 4 years , who got a lot of tests done over the last couple of years to document all of my problems. I have lost 60 pounds over the last year, I think that it is due to the scoliosis I have which developed rapidly last year. I have a 56 degree lumbar curve. Well, gotta run, thanks for your help.
guit30]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsSun, 06 Aug 2017 04:03:11 +0000Help! Can i bring on plane? - by: Kratoshttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3485-help-can-i-bring-on-plane#19681
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3485-help-can-i-bring-on-plane#19681
I expected the TSA agent would at least ask about it. The reason the bag was flagged was due to a bottle of Gold Bond facial cream. The TSA agent removed it and explained it was over 3 oz, thus prohibited on the plain. He offered me an opportunity to place it in my checked bag. I told him to throw it away.

WOW article is not to be copied or published under the copy right laws. Any one discovered to be copying it will be strictly punished under Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
www.lvlgo.com
]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 05 Jan 2017 02:07:40 +0000Med/plant interaction - by: KratomKinghttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/2471-med-plant-interaction#15400
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/2471-med-plant-interaction#15400Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 21 Dec 2016 19:59:50 +0000Norko and Kratom - by: madmaxnightriderhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3452-norko-and-kratom#15350
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3452-norko-and-kratom#15350
Kratom is Different for everybody. It will effect each person Differently. So you will have to Experiment on your own to see what Vendors, Strains, Colors, Blends & doses works best for you.

Riau Kratom Information:
According to BikHuk – one of the largest wholesale suppliers of Riau Kratom powders – this strain, is harvested from wild grown trees in the primary and secondary rain forest of the Riau area. The powder of the dried leaves is the result of our advanced harvest, drying and processing techniques.” The ideal climate of Riau produces a Mitragyna Speciosa tree that has broad commonalities with both the Sumatra and the Borneo regions of Indonesia. Many of the effects of this strain are closely related to other Indonesian strains, but with a unique flair that is discernable to experienced users. This strain is also much sweeter in smell which is why it is often sought out by individuals who find Kratom to be overwhelmingly unpleasant to taste.

Red Vein Riau
Like other Red Veined Kratom Strains, Red Riau is relaxing in nature and effective as an anxiolytic and analgesic. This Indonesian leaf is said to be less intense than some of its closest rivals such as Red Bali or Red Thai, but it still offers a host of benefits as a muscle relaxant, a mood enhancer and natural anti-anxiety treatment. It shares much in common with the widely available Red Veined Sumatra powder and is equally euphoric, though reviews suggest it is more calming. User reviews characterize it as a mellow strain with pleasant effects on both the mind and body. Riau Kratom has also earned the distinction of being more pleasant and less bitter to the taste buds which makes it better for consuming it raw or preparing herbal teas.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsSat, 17 Dec 2016 09:23:41 +0000Topic and response dates - by: Iluvrocknrollhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3392-topic-and-response-dates#15039
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3392-topic-and-response-dates#15039Frequently Asked QuestionsSun, 20 Nov 2016 22:59:56 +0000mysterious robusta - by: madmaxnightriderhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3378-mysterious-robusta#14973
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3378-mysterious-robusta#14973
Going at it Naturally is always the best way. People these days just don't know how strong herbs & botanicals are. There is really a herb for almost everything you can think of. My Doctor has been looking into Herbs lately & Recommending them to his Patients instead of writing scripts.

I haven't tried all of those Herbs that I Listed but from all the Reviews & Info I read they seem to be good. I have tried Blue Lotus, Kava, Valerian, Chamomile, Hops, Corydalis, Akuamma Seeds, Albizia Julibrissin & about a dozen others that I can't Remember.

I went through about a dozen herbs before I found Kratom. I have been using Kratom daily for over 7 years now. I have almost tried every single strain that there is. I haven't tried Sundanese Strains yet. Sorry but I don't have any Experience with Bacopi Monnieri. You're Awesome as well wettoad. If you have any Questions just ask. Take Care.

nootriment.com/bacopa-monnieri/
]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsMon, 14 Nov 2016 11:45:48 +0000I am Scared -Please Help - by: AriNoehttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3307-i-am-scared-please-help?start=20#14699
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3307-i-am-scared-please-help?start=20#14699
People in this world need more support as you say and less judgement ]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsMon, 12 Sep 2016 18:45:23 +0000Kratom Purchased Before September 30 - by: aimeehttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3309-kratom-purchased-before-september-30#14690
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3309-kratom-purchased-before-september-30#14690
You guys are right- what's illegal might not necessarily be immoral.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsMon, 12 Sep 2016 16:25:55 +0000Pain Relief Kratom - by: MidNitehttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3281-pain-relief-kratom#14377
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3281-pain-relief-kratom#14377
Want to buy kratom, but there are so many different ones that it is confusing.
Thank you in advance.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 07 Sep 2016 22:40:05 +0000Is Kratom Addicting? - by: Laniehttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1016-is-kratom-addicting#14356
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1016-is-kratom-addicting#14356
Soo many variations of that word and everyone's view.
I have personally know people addicted...from gum all the way to crack cocaine and kratom could fall somewhere between those two things.
Just my opinion
Do your research and make you own decision pro or con. Its not for everyone but the government should not be telling me so.. thats another topic.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 07 Sep 2016 18:02:29 +0000Are there still free samples - by: Count Choculahttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3268-are-there-still-free-samples#14291
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3268-are-there-still-free-samples#14291

Enjoi420 wrote: If so I'm am interested in receiving some

Ok, tell Santa in your letter to him this year and I'm sure he'll hook you up. Hopefully your stocking stuffer won't be handcuffs.

With all of these positive features how can any government entity try to ban this plant?
I don't know]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 01 Sep 2016 02:33:43 +0000kratom side effects - by: Abraxashttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3104-kratom-side-effects#13408
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3104-kratom-side-effects#13408
Fun fact: 90% of the serotonin in your brain is created by the bacteria in your gut. A healthy GI tract = a healthy mind haha!]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 21 Jul 2016 04:28:18 +0000Opms kratom - by: PatriciaHarrellhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1598-opms-kratom?start=10#13342
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1598-opms-kratom?start=10#13342
opms liquid kratom
are definitely distinct from natural kratom. It most likely contains semi-synthetic alkaloids made in a Chinese lab, and you can bet it has toxic residuals too. Mitragynine pseudoindoxyl is the most likely candidate. The same goes for most other headshop kratom. The "1x" is just marketing - most of what you're feeling is not from anything that occurs naturally in kratom. The actual kratom in the capsules is trash and has negligible effects compared to the added alkaloids.

As for saving money online, you've only seen the tip of the iceberg. There are several vendors such as fresh-kratom and bulkdom who sell 250g for $25-30 shipped. That's over 8x as much leaf for only 63-75% of what you were paying. Yes, it will be weaker, but it'll much much safer and a much better value. With a low tolerance, 4g+ should give you strong effects similar to 1.5g of the capsules.

If you really want to save money, you can buy directly from Indonesia for $60/kilo or less, but shipping is difficult to say the least. ]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsSun, 17 Jul 2016 12:36:54 +0000Anesthesia and Kratom - by: zbestkratomhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3003-anesthesia-and-kratom#12995
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/3003-anesthesia-and-kratom#12995
I would recommend 30 minutes of exercise daily, as my top recommendation to cut down on anxiety and depression symptoms, it's done wonders for me. I like to run, it gives me a feeling of being free, and I just LOVE it! But, to each his own.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 30 Jun 2016 22:45:14 +0000does kratom show up in urine tests - by: OnlineKratomhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/2730-does-kratom-show-up-in-urine-tests#11522
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/2730-does-kratom-show-up-in-urine-tests#11522

Welcome to the ILK! It's a shame that that question even needs to be asked Best of luck to you!

They are correct about the taste but it never bothered me. What I don't do is mix in a glass of any liquid as that makes me almost gag, I always take it sublingually and there is almost no taste there. What might be causing the caustic/burning effect is the high chloride (or maybe any of the other 72 minerals/trace elements) but I chase it down 15 sec. later with water or orange emergen-c and it's gone, my excruciating cramps disappear and stay gone for ~24hrs.

Maybe most people take magnesium just to supplement the mineral, and this might be a poor choice, specially for kids. I use it primarily for the "instant" relief from cramps which I credit to Mega-mag being ionic and highly bioavailable. I'm guessing my cramps come from mineral depletion or dehydration after highly active days, leaving a calcium-magnesium imbalance. I've read that Calcium helps contract muscles and Magnesium helps relax them.

Haven't tried more than 2 or 3 forms of magnesium but since this has worked so dramatically for me, thought I'd throw it out here.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 20 Apr 2016 07:33:59 +0000Kratom Capsules? - by: NW49ERSFANhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1993-kratom-capsules?start=10#9560
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1993-kratom-capsules?start=10#9560
I get mine at Purkratom dot com

Justin ]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsFri, 18 Mar 2016 18:21:05 +0000Adding an attachment - by: natestove1992https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/2464-adding-an-attachment#8873
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/2464-adding-an-attachment#8873Frequently Asked QuestionsFri, 26 Feb 2016 21:38:41 +0000Karma - by: michaelshttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/2457-karma#8820
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It's just a downvote or upvote that people can give you. I'm not sure as to how many you can receive per person if there is any limit, maybe you can receive one vote per post per user?

Pharmacy Dropout wrote: I have had Kratom from friends, orders I bought, samples, and friends of friends. I have had over 100 types of Kratom, easily, hands down. Maybe around 150? That might be a stretch. I can tell you that it depends on your supplier. In our case, the Plantation seems to beat it all, but there is a popular myth going around stating that the old leafs that are harvested contain more alkaloids, and are therefore more potent. This could be true, I don't know for sure. I would tend to disagree. I think it all depends on the person. You're going to hear a lot of opinions here, but I urge you to remain skeptical and just see for yourself. There is a certain Red Horn Kratom that is by far the best I've ever had in my entire life. It is plantation grown.

Yes, plantation seems to have the hardiest plants and healthiest color plants. I think a lot of quality is the harvest time. The rainy season seems to produce a lower alkaloid content, than the rest of the year. It seems like this is most significant with the reds. However, there are some amazing wild trees in the Kapuas Hulu that could give any plantation MD a run for it's money.

Johnny5 wrote: I was wondering how fast some one would on average build up a tolerance to Kratom? I don't take very often but have read my fair share of posts about people trying to lower their tolerance and different ways how. Would I even need to worry about this as someone who takes it only about twice a week? any input would be cool, more of a question of my curiosity.

I have been taking a teaspoon everyday for 8 years, twice a day. I have never had a tolerance issue. You shouldn't have a problem with your dose.
Do you take it in the morning then at bedtime? If so, what kind do you take later?

jasondeanh wrote: First off, in the community of people who use kratom, they have a specific lingo. Although kratom is legal to buy, possess, and sell- it can’t legally be sold for human consumption since it’s not approved by the FDA. It has to be sold as an incense. Therefore, when talking about ingesting kratom online, people will say ‘burning kratom’ instead of ‘drinking’ or ‘ingesting kratom’. Another word is ‘aroma’ which is the effects that kratom produces when used.

Receiving the full benefits of kratom takes time as your Kratom IQ increases. Trial and error is expected a bit when you start using kratom, so don’t worry on getting it perfect in the very beginning.

The kratom you purchase is the leaf all blended up into a powder. You can ingest this (somewhat gross tasting) powder several ways like:
<strong>Toss n’Wash</strong> – Toss the powder in your mouth, take a big sip of water, mix it around in your mouth and then swallow. Efficient but tricky the first few times (this is how I do it- it takes me 5 seconds)
Mix with Water or Juice- Put the powder in a cup, mix it with water/juice (stir well since it doesn’t dissolve easily), then drink it down.
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Make Tea Out of it</strong>- This is the most time consuming way but a lot of people stand by it. Basically you boil the powder in a pot for several minutes, strain the water to remove the powder, and then drink the water (tea). Coffee filters can work.

<strong>Mix it with Protein Powder</strong>- Decent option to help mask the taste.

Jason,

I do appreciate this. We just ordered from two places tonight, and one has already shipped it. This is so good to know. I will have to get a gram digital scale, though, but that's okay. However, when it comes in before I get that,then what can I do? Can I take a teaspoon and a half or what? I know that if it will physically help me and the way that I'm feeling, I'll probably take it anyway. We live in the country, and my husband works hard for a couple of days a week just driving like crazy. So if he has time to get one, then he will. I'm hoping it will help him,, too, as he has arthritis.

A lot of people also claim that capsules don't work as well as powder does. I disagree, but I do think it's more of a strung out process because your body has to digest the capsules before it begins to work. So I believe the idea behind what you're talking about is that people are making up for the capsules "not working as well" by taking them on an empty stomach.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsWed, 28 Oct 2015 17:42:14 +0000How Do I add a pic ? - by: michaelshttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1891-how-do-i-add-a-pic#5479
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Today I tried 3 grams of white sumatra as replacement for a preworkout drink before going to the gym. I am not sure what to say. It's not like a caffeinated energy rush but more of clean focused energy.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 15 Oct 2015 22:54:31 +0000How To Start and Make It Work. - by: BJhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1771-how-to-start-and-make-it-work#4733
https://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1771-how-to-start-and-make-it-work#4733Sorry for the confusion.

Discovered the name ‘Kratom’ by accident after searching for information on ‘withdrawing from Oxycodone’.
I have now read just about everything I can over the past two days on the subject but still remain a little confused about Kratom usage. I have not yet purchased any - remaining confused even with the names and dosage offered by many different vendors. I just don’t know which strain or which vendor to go with for a satisfactory conclusion to my problem.

Many vendors offer ‘sample’ packets of 5 or 6 different strains but I need to get it right from the get go with the correct strain needed without much experimentation. I don’t want to purchase an abundance of one particular Kratom if it doesn’t work for me.
On the other hand before giving up on the pills, should I try a sample pack up front, thereby delaying my eventual withdrawal date until I find the ‘correct one’?

I have been taking Oxycodone for about 4 years with the original prescription calling for 60mg daily. Of course, over the years I have managed to take double that amount, relying on street vendors to supplement my prescription. Over time, as that source dried up, I had to supplement with other alternative ‘snortable’ opiates. It’s not necessary to go into detail, is it?
Let me add that the original reason for taking painkillers has more than likely vanished leaving me with an addiction and no reason to take anything for pain.

Prior to using alternative products, I would cold turkey for a few days until my prescription came through. Many sites mention that after 4 or 5 days of non-usage you should be over the hump of withdrawal. That was NEVER the case with me. As each day passed my symptoms got worse instead of better!

I am now an ‘older’ person who cannot even envisage the pain of withdrawal that I have experienced in the past. My body just cannot take it anymore. Now that I’ve read about Kratom I’m hoping for that ‘Magic Bullet’ that will cure my addiction.

After reading all the ‘positive’ results for this product, I then read that it is merely a supplement and not the ‘easy path’ I was hoping for. Nonetheless, it is now the only option open to me.

Despite reading all that I can, I’m still a little confused as to specific dosage and particular strain that I should take. Keep in mind that my daily dosage of prescription pills is in the region of 120mg plus per day. Often going as far as 240mg daily.
Can someone be specific on this matter by spelling it out as if to a 7 year old?
As with many addicts my sole reason for increasing my dosage is merely to experience some kind of ‘high’ or better feeling as I progress through life.

My ‘take’ on it regards strain is that I should start with a ‘Red’ with a ‘Green’ on the side and increasing the ‘Red’ dosage for a good night’s sleep.
Names that have popped up have been ‘Red Veined Borneo’ and ‘Maeng Da’.
Can anyone with specific knowledge in this area, or who has been in a similar position to mine, care to chime in?
I would be willing to communicate offline via private messaging if privacy is a concern to you (as it is to me).
If you require more specific information about my particular position or wish to ‘partner’ with me going forward into the unknown area of withdrawal, please let me know.
I just cannot take the pain associated with WD!]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 10 Sep 2015 02:24:25 +0000My experience - by: kenbohttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1716-my-experience#4419
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I am so very glad to find this forum.
I realize that medical claims may be a no no at times so I just want to share my actual experience taking kratom.
Actually My Daughter started taking Kratom before me. I had told her that I heard some interesting things about its use. She experiences back pain from an auto accident. She was prescribed heavy pain killers for the pain. She likes natural stuff so it was a no brainer to tell her about it.
Well, she told me that she was extremely pleased with it and that I should try it.
I have type 2 diabetes and neuropathy as a result.
I tried it and found that I no longer experience neuropathy. You can say what you want but a dose of about one teaspoon daily and I do not experience this pain. I find relief from my nervous leg twitching also.
I had to tell my brother about it. He was in a motorcycle accident which left him with inoperable back pain. They tried to laser the nerves to no avail. My brother was on oxycotin for 4 years. HEAVY dosage and still walked and groaned all day long. Sleep was rough because if he was in pain he couldnt sleep but then after taking oxy he also couldnt sleep for a while.
He tried kratom and walked away cold turkey from the oxycontin. If at all possible, we three will never allow our pantry to be empty of Kratom.
I have started growing a few plants as I live in Florida and the weather allows me to do so.
This may not work for you BUT it has for us!! Mods please forgive me if this is in the wrong location. Please move it accordingly.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsMon, 03 Aug 2015 00:17:58 +0000Teeth maintenance - by: Pharmacy Dropouthttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1656-teeth-maintenance#4023
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I've been dealing with osteoarthritis in both knees for years and trust me, the pain is unbearable... I've been on medication for this for years also and though I have tried so many different prescribed medications I could never find anything that brought me relief, without overdosing than Kratom...

My view on tolerance is this, yes, like anything, you can build up a tolerance over time... in some cases quickly. What I have done to keep this from happening is first, I rotate strains rather than sticking to one, second, even though it would be easy for me to get hooked on a pattern of taking each day I don't. I manage to deal with the pain for four days out of a week just go with the medications and then burn Kratom only three days a week...

This seems to be the routine that works for me best...

Robbie]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsSat, 30 May 2015 15:02:29 +0000What is good for severe chronic pain? - by: Pharmacy Dropouthttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1106-what-is-good-for-severe-chronic-pain#2855
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Have you considered Thunder God Vine?]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsSat, 09 May 2015 01:22:25 +0000Antidepressant use of Kratom - by: kemppaulhhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1408-antidepressant-use-of-kratom#2137
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The best thing to do is to purchase a sample variety pack, with some common Green, White, and Red Vein strains and cautiously sample .5 - 1 Tsp, either mixed into orange or grapefruit juice, smoothie, spicy V-8. Wait 40 minutes to see if that was enough. If no results from one teaspoon, add another half tsp. If you get no response from a Bali or RVB, try a half Tsp. of the Maeng Da the next day -- do not keep taking more on the first try. Taking too much will make you nauseous. That is very unpleasant way to start.

Try again the next day. Most people will "get a good response" the first time from a Bali or a Maeng Da (take less of the MD because it is almost twice as strong as the other varieties).

The effects are fairly subtle. If you feel less anxious and/or the depression lifts, let it go at that. Don't try to "see how good you can feel" because -- until you find the right dose -- you don't want to overdo it and get nauseous.

Be careful with the White Vein strains because they can make your anxiety worse. Some people can't take them at all. I like a little bit mixed with a Red or Green Vein strain to give it a little more energy, but I would never take a half Tsp of White by itself.

Generally you should get 4 hrs of relief out of a dose, but you must experiment. Use as little as possible. You may be able to enjoy relief all day from a morning dose -- or you may need to take a little more in 4 or 6 hours. Only you can tell. Err on the side of caution, at first. Better to take too little instead of too much.

For more, read the Beginners Guide to Kratom in the blog section of this Web site. Enjoy!

bombmerr wrote: Just wondering if anyone has experience with using kratom for depression/anxiety while also taking an antidepressant. I am thinking it should just augment the effects of the antidepressant and not cause any adverse effects. My psychiatrist has never heard of kratom.

I think the MOD(sorry, new here, bad with names) Answered this question and more... One of the most freeing things ABOUT Kratom is, NO MORE PSYCH VISITS!! I hated being tied to them, ball-and-chain style, givin' invasive drug-tests (of which i had to carry clean piss in medicine bottles with hand warmers strapped to it or face being kicked off of subutex, all over some THC!! (Subutex is essentially suboxone without nalexone)... I used Kratom (and Lopearmide for three days) to blunt the horrible WD from subutex, and it was LONG and HARD, even with Kratom....

These days, I take Kratom for Chronic Pain, anxiety, and depression. No more RX's, finally... My dosage is of concern to me tho, I take 13grams twice a day, and that seems higher than most people on here, but I've also been on opiates for 10 years before I started taking Kratom... When i was on a lotta RX's, Kratom never messed with any of them, EXCEPT Meang Da, and even now I can't take that strain, It ends up giving me a headache from ALL the stimulation(even red vein...) Red Thai doesn't do this to me, soo...wtf??

Oh, and look up "Seratonin Syndrome".... Thats what you have to watch out for as far as antidepressants/tramadol goes... it really, really isn't fun... Haven't heard of or experienced Kratom causing that tho, so i think it's fine...]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsSun, 04 Jan 2015 17:33:25 +0000Powder or Capsules? - by: suejulenehttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1048-powder-or-capsules?start=10#1383
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I don't really have a recipe...trial and error. Lately, I have used Plain Greek Yoghurt with 2 packets of splenda to mix in the Red Thai I take. It has been a little gritty, but otherwise tastes just fine to me. It's been so much better than taking it with applesauce or juice. The smoothie I mentioned was good too.]]>Frequently Asked QuestionsThu, 25 Sep 2014 00:07:29 +0000Kratom Dosages? - by: Alhttps://www.ilovekratom.com/forum/frequently-asked-questions/1094-kratom-dosages#1329
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